The relationship between Nigeria and the State of Qatar spans over decades. Both countries are active members of various International Organizations such as the United Nations (UN), Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) among many more.
The two countries hold similar views on international and regional issues and believe as well as advocate for peaceful means of resolving international disputes. So, there is a very good basis for the establishment and sustenance of solid and warm relationship that is beneficial to the peoples of both nations.
The Diplomatic relations between the two countries were established in 2010. The Embassy of the State of Qatar in Abuja was opened on December 16, 2013. Nigeria as well opened its diplomatic mission in Qatar with the arrival of Ambassador Shuaibu Ahmed in 2013.
Thousands of the Nigerian community living in the state of Qatar. They contribute positively to the development and improvement of the bilateral relationship between the two countries.
An air transport agreement signed in 2005 and renewed in 2008.
In addition to further boost relations on the economic front, the Qatar Chamber established the Qatar-Nigerian Business Council by end of 2013, while Qatar-Nigeria Business and Investment Forum was held in early 2014.
